Review
Orthopedics
Joona Ikonen, Tuomas Lahdeoja, Clare L. Ardern, Rachelle Buchbinder, Aleksi Reito, Teemu Karjalainen
Summary: Based on the analysis of follow-up studies of tennis elbow, about 90% of patients without treatment are likely to experience symptom resolution after 1 year, and the improvement in symptoms remains constant throughout the first year, regardless of the duration of previous symptoms. The appropriateness of surgery depends on high early efficacy and low or no risk.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Antonio Oya-Casero, Miguel Munoz-Cruzado Barba, Manuel Madera-Garcia, Rosario Garcia-LLorent, Juan Alfonso Andrade-Ortega, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Cristina Roldan-Jimenez
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of eccentric exercises performed by a physiotherapist with those self-performed by patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. The results showed that both methods improved function and reduced pain in the patients, although the differences were not significant.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Seo Yeon Yoon, Yong Wook Kim, In Soo Shin, Seok Kang, Hyun Im Moon, Sang Chul Lee
Summary: This study found that additional eccentric exercise significantly improved pain reduction and muscle strength in patients with LET compared to adjuvant therapy alone, and the eccentric exercise group showed better pain reduction compared to the concentric or isotonic exercise group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Cheungsoo Ha, Weonmin Cho, In-Tae Hong, Junhyoung Park, Wooyeol Ahn, Soo-Hong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effect of the number of preoperative corticosteroid injections on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients with lateral epicondylitis. The results showed significant improvement in clinical scores after surgery regardless of the number of injections. Therefore, the number of preoperative corticosteroid injections does not appear to affect postoperative clinical outcomes in patients with lateral epicondylitis undergoing surgery with a modified Nirschl technique.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Suleyman Gul, Halim Yilmaz, Fatih Karaarslan
Summary: This study aimed to compare peloid therapy and kinesio tape treatments in chronic lateral epicondylitis. The results showed that peloid therapy was more effective than kinesio taping in improving grip strength, function disability, pain, and quality of life in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Trevor C. Chen, Hsin-Lian Chen, Li-Fu Cheng, Tai-Ying Chou, Kazunori Nosaka
Summary: The study found that exercises performed on the legs did not have a protective effect on muscle damage induced in the elbow flexor, suggesting that muscle damage protection was not transferred from knee extensor or flexor to the elbow flexor.
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Paula K. Soukkio, Sara A. Suikkanen, Harri Sintonen, Katriina T. Kukkonen-Harjula, Hannu Kautiainen, Sanna M. Kaaria, Markku T. Hupli, Eeva M. Aartolahti, Kaisu H. Pitkala, Sarianna Sipila
Summary: In this study, it was found that a 12-month exercise intervention did not significantly improve the health-related quality of life of home-dwelling patients with hip fractures compared to usual care. The 15D scores for both groups remained below the general population reference level.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gershon Zinger, Alexander Bregman, Ori Safran, Shaul Beyth, Amos Peyser
Summary: The study demonstrated that injections with hyaluronic acid were effective in reducing pain for patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Patients continued to improve over the 12-month duration of the study, indicating that surgery may not be necessary for these individuals.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Victoria Maria Garcia de Medeiros, Jessica Goncalves de Lima, Claudia Rosa, Juliana Rega, Mauro Felippe Felix Mediano, Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Junior
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of literature to identify physiotherapeutic strategies used in the treatment of patients with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Endurance and resistance training were found to be key in improving lung function, functional capacity, depression symptoms, and quality of life in LAM patients. However, there is still a lack of research regarding the modalities, safety, and dosage of physiotherapy prescription for LAM patients.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prasad Dhage, Shivani R. Uttamchandani, Pratik Phansopkar
Summary: Lateral elbow tendinopathy, also known as tennis elbow, is commonly seen in middle-aged adults due to prolonged eccentric contractions and wrist gripping behaviors. Physiotherapy, including stretching and strengthening exercises, can lead to improved functional recovery for this condition.
BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
Diego Ailton Prudencio, Nicola Maffulli, Filippo Migliorini, Thiago Teixeira Serafim, Luis Felipe Nunes, Luciana Sayuri Sanada, Rodrigo Okubo
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that EE is effective in improving pain and function in adult patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. However, there is still a need for better-designed randomized controlled trials and standardized outcome measures in the conservative management of AT.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
James Creasey, Jo Masterman, Gregory Turpin, Richard Stanley, Tikki Immins, Louise Burgess, Thomas W. Wainwright
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 12-week strengthening and exercise programme for knee osteoarthritis patients. The results showed significant improvements in both functional and strength-related outcome measures, suggesting the success of the programme in managing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Abigail J. Hall, Samantha Febrey, Victoria A. Goodwin
Summary: This study aimed to explore the evidence on physical interventions for people with advanced dementia, finding limited studies focusing on specific interventions for this population, with some showing potential benefits for physical outcomes. Future research should focus on determining the most effective and cost-effective interventions for this population.
Article
Sport Sciences
Stephanie Hody, Blair E. Warren, Dominique-Marie Votion, Bernard Rogister, Helene Lemieux
Summary: This study investigates the impact of eccentric exercise on mitochondrial function. The results show that eccentric exercise leads to a decrease in muscle oxidative phosphorylation capacity and mainly affects the distal muscle portion. This study provides new perspectives on the mitochondrial adaptation associated with eccentric exercise.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Trevor C. Chen, Hsin-Lian Chen, Wei-Chin Tseng, Tai-Ying Chou, Jui-Hung Tu, Allen C. Parcell, Kazunori Nosaka
Summary: The present study compared the effects of ipsilateral and contralateral repeated bouts of exercise on the elbow and knee flexor muscles, and found that the protective effect was similar between the two muscle groups.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Mona Bruvoll, Tom Arild Torstensen, David Moulaee Conradsson, Bjorn O. Ang, Havard Osteras
Summary: The study found that high repetition high dose medical exercise therapy (MET) is feasible for patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and can significantly reduce pain intensity. However, achieving a high dose of exercises may be challenging for this population. Individual variations in exercise dose may be a confounding factor in evaluating high dose MET in future clinical studies.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Riccardo LoMartire, Mathilda Bjork, Orjan Dahlstrom, Lea Constan, Paolo Frumento, Linda Vixner, Bjorn Gerdle, Bjorn O. Ang
Summary: This study compared sickness absence over a 5-year period between chronic pain patients in an interdisciplinary treatment program and those receiving other interventions. Both groups saw a decrease in sickness absence duration, but there was no evidence to support that interdisciplinary treatment was more effective in reducing sickness absence compared to other interventions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2021)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Bjorn Gerdle, Mathilda Bjork, Orjan Dahlstrom, Linda Vixner, Bjorn O. Ang
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2022)
Letter
Anesthesiology
Bjorn Gerdle, Mathilda Bjork, Orjan Dahlstrom, Linda Vixner, Bjorn O. Ang
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Veronica Sjoberg, Elena Tseli, Andreas Monnier, Jens Westergren, Riccardo LoMartire, Bjorn O. Ang, Maria Hagstromer, Mathilda Bjork, Linda Vixner
Summary: Living with chronic pain can have negative consequences, and Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Programmes (IPRP) are considered effective in improving outcomes. However, a novel e-Health intervention called eVISualisation (eVIS) has been developed to individualize physical activity levels and enhance the effectiveness of IPRP.
Review
Anesthesiology
Seraina Liechti, Elena Tseli, Jan Taeymans, Wilhelmus Grooten
Summary: This systematic review aimed to identify prognostic factors for health-related quality of life (hrQoL) at least six months after interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation (IPR) in chronic pain patients. Results showed that pain intensity, emotional distress, and physical functioning at baseline were inconsistent for prediction of hrQoL, and pain duration was not predictive. Fewer pain sites, lower levels of negative cognitive behavioral factors, and higher levels of positive cognitive behavioral factors predicted a better outcome with low certainty of evidence.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennie Silverplats, Anneli Stromsoe, Bjorn Ang, Marie-Louise Sodersved Kallestedt
Summary: This study examined attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among in-hospital healthcare professionals (HCPs) and found that while most HCPs felt confident and knew what to do in a CPR situation, they still experienced stress and anxiety in real-life CPR situations. HCPs who had more recent CPR experience and a higher number of previous CPR performances were calmer, while physicians were more worried about making mistakes/causing complications and nurses felt more stressed. Regular CPR training is important for maintaining competence and reducing anxiety.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ann-Sofie Ronnegard, Christoph Nowak, Bjorn Ang, Johan Arnlov
Summary: The study investigates the association between different levels of chronic or nonchronic pain and cardiovascular disease. The results indicate that chronic pain is associated with an increased risk for myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular death.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten, Carina Bostrom, Asa Dedering, Marie Halvorsen, Roman P. Kuster, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, Christina B. Olsson, Graciela Rovner, Elena Tseli, Eva Rasmussen-Barr
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different types of common exercise used in chronic low back pain (CLBP) on pain and disability. The study found that the effects of various exercise types on pain and disability varied, but there were no major differences between exercise types. Many of the included systematic reviews had low-to-moderate quality and were based on randomized controlled trials with high risk of bias. The conflicting results undermine the certainty of the findings, leading to very low-to-moderate quality of evidence for the results. Future systematic reviews should focus on improving quality to minimize resource waste.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tom Arild Torstensen, Havard Osteras, Riccardo LoMartire, Georg Mortvedt Rugelbak, Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten, Bjoern Olov Aeng
Summary: This study compared the effects of high-dose and low-dose exercise therapy on knee function, pain, and quality of life in patients with long-term symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that high-dose exercise therapy did not have significant advantages in most outcomes, but it did show small benefits in knee function in sports and recreation and quality of life.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Tseli, Veronica Sjoberg, Mathilda Bjork, Bjorn O. Ang, Linda Vixner
Summary: The eVIS intervention was assessed for content validity and feasibility before an effectiveness trial. After three assessment and revision rounds, eVIS was found to have excellent content validity in terms of its relevance, simplicity, and safety. It was also deemed valid and feasible in the clinical context. The evaluation process allowed for close collaboration with stakeholders and provided a strong foundation for future effectiveness trials.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jens Westergren, Veronica Sjoberg, Linda Vixner, Roger G. Nyberg, David Moulaee Conradsson, Andreas Monnier, Riccardo LoMartire, Paul Enthoven, Bjorn O. Ang
Summary: Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent and distressing condition that can negatively impact all aspects of life. This study aims to investigate the acute effects of exercise on gait kinematics and muscle activity in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain compared to healthy participants, which has important implications for the management and rehabilitation of chronic pain.
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Tom Arild Torstensen, Havard Osteras, Riccardo LoMartire, Georg Mortvedt Rugelbak, Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten, Bjorn Olov Ang
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten, Edwin Billsten, Sebastian von Stedingk, Mikael Reimeringer
Summary: This study examined the effects of lifting on surfaces with varying degrees of stability on movement parameters. The results showed that lifting on unstable surfaces led to reduced joint movements in the lower and upper back, decreased torque in the lower back, and no differences in muscle activity. Further research is needed to determine if this is an additional risk factor for developing lower back pain.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2022)
